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If you’ve got some free time this weekend and feel like tackling a tough RPG, Darkest Dungeon II is free to play on Steam for a limited time – and if you enjoy it, you can grab it afterward at 63% off.

The DSpi is a new retro handheld powered by a powerful Raspberry Pi and comes with two separate touchscreens. Further features include a 5000mah amp battery, an Xbox pattern controller with dual analog sticks and melon DS for dual screen DS emulation.

Humble Bundle has added a new game collection, which contains eight puzzle games that come with official Steam Deck compatibility. All of them combined are worth $119, but they can all be purchased for as low as $15.

Just days before the Silksong release date, gamers can finally pre-order Team Cherry’s Metroidvania sequel. Gamestop has listed the Switch version of the game for just $19.99. Even though Hollow Knight was affordable, as a larger project, the Silksong price may be lower than players expected.

The game, which is due to release on the 2nd of October, now has a final version that has been greenlit by the developer and submitted to Sony for its publishing needs.

The statistics further cement feedback from various quarters about the popularity of physical media for AAA releases, even as Nintendo grapples with criticism for its Game Key Card approach as an alternative.

Dell doesn't explicitly state it in its specifications, but ghosting or smearing is more prevalent on the cheaper 16 Aurora due to its slower black-white and gray-gray response times.

The RGG Summit 2025 is expected to highlight both titles currently in development and updates on future releases, as well as details on new IP from the developer ahead of the annual Tokyo Games Show.

Helldiver 2's excellent reception on the Xbox platform has allowed the series to push past the coveted 500,000 concurrent players mark, thanks in part to a Helldivers 2 x Halo ODST Warbond.

A Russian video game store may have leaked the release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The game could arrive on September 18, about a week after the rumored Direct event.

id Software is looking for a features programmer with strong experience in FPS games. It could be for a new IP, or revival of an old classic, or even a new instalment in the Rage series.

A new 2D-action plaformer - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - has launched on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features side-scrolling and arena combat with skill trees and upgrades. Reviews are largely positive.

Thanks to some ingenious custom coolers and motherboard design, FEVM manages to squeeze a desktop-grade Ryzen 7 9800X3D along with an RTX 4080 LP or RTX 5000 LP Ada GPUs in MXM form-factor into a 2.5 liter chassis inspired by Apple's Mac Studio. Temperatures seem in line to what we would see on a regular desktop setup, but system noise is certainly higher given the smaller enclosure.

If you’re after more freedom in customizing your character than Diablo usually provides, Torchlight 2 might be just what you need. It’s currently 80% off on Steam, bringing the price down to $3.99.

SWORN drops players into a medieval world inspired by Camelot, combining classic roguelike gameplay with co-op for up to four players – a twist that sets it apart from titles like Hades. The game is free to try this weekend.

Honka: Nexus Anima is a creature-hunter with similarities to Nintendo’s Pokémon games. The new HoYoverse title may infringe on the mounting patent used in the Palworld lawsuit. An IP consultant considers the patent too broad, since it would prohibit a riding mechanic used in many games.

The Game Bub is finally available to purchase. A horizontal FPGA gaming handheld and free of being associated with an arms dealer like one of its rivals, the Game Bub is available to back on Crowd Supply in a choice of Transparent Purple and Transparent White editions.

It seems that the long-awaited launch of the so-called Lenovo Legion Go 2 is on the horizon. A reliable leaker has now indicated that the ROG Xbox Ally X rival will be gracing IFA 2025 next week. In the meantime, the same leaker has posted the handheld's first promotional video ahead of time.

Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar has just launched on Steam, with an attempt to revive the classic farming sim with new visuals, voice acting, and expanded features. Early feedback is calling it the best in years.

AYN has provided a first look at the Odin 3 which will succeed the Odin 2 that was released in 2023. The upcoming handheld looks nothing like its predecessor but more like the Odin 2 Portal.

The refreshed NuPhy Halo65 V2 gaming keyboard arrives with notable upgrades such as QMK/VIA customization, a 1000Hz wireless polling rate, new switch options, and improved lighting. The keyboard is now available through NuPhy’s website for $119.95, with wider availability expected soon.

A recently started beta test will bring the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience (in beta form) to its lower-end Xbox Game Pass tiers, essentially increasing its addressable user base considerably.

Atari, per the press release, plans to republish the five lesser-known titles, claiming they will "evolve and connect with players in fresh, meaningful ways".

The video game industry juggernaut has a somewhat rational approach to user complaints about games based on Unreal Engine being partiularly unoptimized at the time of release.

Justifying rumors, Nvidia has announced that Battlefield 6 will be available on GeForce Now. The game’s October 10th release date follows September RTX 50 series upgrades. Aiming to reduce latency, Ultimate tier subscribers can enable features like Nvidia Reflex.

GameSir has refreshed its Nova 2 Lite controller by launching a new color. Called the Champion Edition, this new color celebrates its brand ambassador, Xiao Hai, who is the first two-time winner of EWC Street Fighter 6.

Monster Hunter: World and Final Fantasy 14's upcoming crossover event originally came about as an idea that developed over drinks during Gamescom last year.

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop, powered by the RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU and the Core Ultra 7 255HX, is now on sale at a big $250 discount. Moreover, the laptop comes with two upcoming AAA games worth a total of $140.

Gacha games are essential to the health of the Japanese gaming industry. Sadly, developers of these mobile-based titles are facing declining profits and opportunities. More publishers are prioritizing console gaming, which requires different skills and experience.

Budget gamers or students who "settle" for the cheaper 16 Aurora will find that it's thinner and with longer battery life to be a more fitting travel companion than the faster 16X Aurora.

The latest Ghost of Yotei PS5 gameplay video shows Atsu running through an enemy camp guns blazing. There seem to be two types of guns, a short-range 'pistol' and a long-range 'rifle.'

MSI's Katana 15 HX features a 1,440p IPS display panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate, an Intel Core i7-14650HX, 16 GB of upgradable RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. Connectivity isn't bad either, as it's equipped with a USB-C port with DisplayPort output and 100 W Power Delivery, although a couple of Thunderbolt ports would've been welcome.

Resident Evil Requiem will feature a new storyline, as well as a third-person camera. And this addition turns out to be essential according to Koshi Nakanishi in order to allow everyone to play this game.

The free game section on Epic Games Store has been refreshed, revealing two of the upcoming free games for September 2025. These two freebies will be available for PC and can be claimed from September 04 to September 11, 2025.

The Epic Games Store has decided to offer a new free game for Android and iOS gamers. Available for a limited time, Machinarium is a highly rated side-scroller on both platforms, typically sold for $6.99.

Splitgate 2 August playtest begins tomorrow, August 29. It will only last for a few hours but players will get to test the major changes made by the team after initial feedback from the community.

Gamers continue to wonder about the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 release date. The latest leak involves the actor who voices the Genesis character recording new lines. During the Square Enix Ever Crisis livestream on September 5th, players may finally hear news.

According to an early report, Samsung Display is working towards offering 24.5-inch QD-OLED panels for gamers. Allegedly arriving next year, the new QD-OLED panel would be the smallest the company has created to date.

The game emulation space on Android is seeing some steady progress, but in terms of PS2 emulators, nothing significant has happened after AetherSX2. However, it seems that will change when the PlayStation 2 emulator ARMSX2 fully debuts.

March of Giants is an upcoming free-to-play MOBA by Amazon Games Montreal, a studio that is made up of developers who worked on Rainbow Six Siege. The closed alpha starts September 2 and will run through September 10.

With the end of August in sight, Epic Games is now giving away two new games worth around $40 when redeemed together. Both well-rated titles, Machinarium and Make Way can be grabbed for free until September 4, 2025.

Steam currently has an interesting offer for strategy fans who enjoy base-building. Forts, a physics-based multiplayer RTS, is free to play until September 1. After that, the game will be available at 50% off until September 3.

Dead in Bermuda is free to claim on Steam until August 29. The 2015 survival-strategy game from Ishtar Games, normally priced at $14.99, holds a "Mostly Positive" rating aggregate for its combination of management, RPG, and exploration elements.

In Strange Brigade, you join an elite special unit in 1930, facing not ordinary enemies but the dark magic of a ruthless witch queen and her undead hordes. The adventure is currently available on Steam for only $5 – a steep 90% off its regular price.

While much more powerful than the OG Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2 is still relatively weak by modern standards. This lack of performance has been most evident in third-party games, where the Switch 2 has been shown to run poorly. A new leak now claims that more Switch 2 games will incorporate Nvidia DLSS starting next year, which will go a long way in addressing these issues.

Yesterday, Crystal Dynamics announced the dismissal of several employees, probably due to the cancellation of the game Perfect Dark. But faced with this situation, some fans seem worried about the future of the Tomb Raider franchise.

Moore's Law is Dead has revealed new information about the Canis SoC that will power Sony's rumoured handheld console. It includes a mix of Zen 6 and RDNA 5 parts, along with a hefty amount of LPDDR5X memory.

Many horror fans were envious of Gamescom 2025 attendees who played a Resident Evil Requiem demo. An IGN interview asks Capcom if there will be a downloadable preview in the future. The game’s director and producer also discuss whether more returning characters may play a role in its narrative.

Capcom games are diverse, but many revolve around characters on a crusade for justice. The latest Humble Bundle boasts a collection of Mega Man titles, with the platformer evolving through several spin-offs. Buyers can also discover why Ace Attorney games have made players fans of visual novels.

Gamescom's Opening Night Live broke multiple records in 2025, including particularly impressive viewer numbers for the event online.